Hector Arana Jr. and all of the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock
Motorcycle category will return to Royal Purple Raceway, April 26-28 for the O'Reilly Auto Parts
NHRA SpringNationals. For Arana Jr. and his Lucas Oil Buell team, the ultra-quick drag racing
facility that sits just east of Houston is one that holds special memories.

The 2013 season marks only his third year in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and it was at
this event in 2011 where he qualified for his first national event. He also recorded his first
round win which came at the expense of his father, Hector Arana Sr., whom he faced in the first
round. He was defeated the next round, but the memories of that day will stick with him during his
entire career.

"It's been a good track to me," Arana Jr. said. "That first race was really intimidating because I
knew what my dad could run, and I knew the motor in my bike wasn't up to speed yet. It was
definitely intimidating. I knew he wasn't going to take it easy on me because he still wanted to
show me, 'Look, I'm still top dog and I'm not going to give this one to you.'"

Arana Jr. has gotten off to a fast start in the 2013 season and is leading the points following his
season-opening category win at the event in Gainesville. He beat an impressive line-up of drivers
including Michael Phillips, three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Eddie Krawiec, Arana Sr.
and Steve Johnson in the final round. It was his fourth career win in the category and his first
since his rookie season.

"I feel pretty good. and the bikes are running good," Arana Jr. said. "They ran really good in
Gainesville, and we've been doing some tweaking here and there and hopefully we can find a little
more. We'll be ready to come out fighting and go for that victory."

Royal Purple Raceway has long been known as a track that provides excellent conditions for all
categories especially the naturally-aspirated Pro Stock Motorcycles. Located near Trinity Bay and
only 10 feet above sea level, the track location typically offers plenty of cool air that these
two-wheeled machines crave to boost performance.

Hector Arana Jr.

"I've always liked that track," Arana Jr. continued. "It's really fast, it's smooth, has a good
shutdown area. It's always a fun track. I enjoy the campground area that is near the track. It's
always fun to go there and hang out with the fans. We have some friends who go camping there, and
it's nice out there. The weather is usually nice, so I really like racing out there."

The Pro Stock Motorcycle category will be featured along with the three other classes in the NHRA
Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock.

In Pro Stock, two-time and defending event champion, Vincent Nobile, will be looking for continued
success at the facility where he secured his first career victory in 2011. Points leader Allen
Johnson, Mike Edwards and Jeg Coughlin will all be vying to end Nobile's domination of the track
and take home a win at the event.

In Top Fuel, Tony Schumacher has added two more NHRA Wally trophies to his tally with wins in
Phoenix and Las Vegas and they have placed him atop of the points standings early in the season.
His Don Schumacher Racing teammates Antron Brown and Spencer Massey are both on his heels and will
be looking for wins at Royal Purple Raceway.

Courtney Force leads the Funny Car category with two final round appearances thus far in the season
with one win in Pomona. Also splitting time atop the points standings have been Ron Capps and
Johnny Gray, who will both be serious contenders when the series visits the Lone Star state.

The NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series as well as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series also will
thrill the crowds during the weekend with intense side-by-side competition.

As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers as every ticket
is an exclusive pit pass, allowing them firsthand to see the highly skilled mechanics service their
hot rods between rounds. While visiting the pits, interactive NHRA Nitro Alley and the NHRA
Manufacturers Midway are two popular areas fans won't want to miss.

NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series qualifying will begin on Friday, April 26, with sessions at
3:30 and 5:45 p.m. The final two qualifying sessions will take place Saturday, April 27, at noon
and 2:15 p.m. Final eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 28.

To purchase reserved seats, contact Royal Purple Raceway at (281) 383-7223 or www.RoyalPurpleRaceway.com. For more
information about NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.
Children 13 and younger will receive free general admission tickets with a paid adult.